NEW YORK—HBA Global announced beauty and fragrance leader Pamela Baxter will deliver the Keynote Address on Tuesday, Sept.28, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the Special Events Hall of the Javits Center in New York. Baxter, president and CEO, LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics for North America, currently has responsibility for brands such as Dior, Givenchy, Guerlain, Acqua di Parma and Fresh.
Baxter is a senior executive with more than 30 years experience in the luxury cosmetic, skincare and fragrance industries. Prior to joining LVMH, she created and shepherd brands for The Estee Lauder Companies, including Crème de la Mer, Tommy, Aramis and Jo Malone. Baxter has also lent her leadership expertise and talent to such organizations as Gilda’s Club, Look Good/Feel Better with the American Cancer Society, and served on the board of industry organizations such as The Personal Care Products Council and CEW. She is a graduate of the UCLA School of Business.
“With a career that has brought both venerable brands back to life and launched new brands and product extensions, Pamela Baxter is in the unique position to provide a high level view of the prestige market and future trends," said Jill Birkett, brand director, beauty & wellness. “We are delighted to have her deliver the opening HBA Keynote Address and know attendees will benefit from her wisdom and experience."
Baxter will also focus her speech on an area of great passion—what it takes to build a successful career in a highly competitive business. She will share proven approaches to networking, finding and being a mentor and how to control your own professional development and career path. The HBA Keynote Address is sponsored by the Personal Care Products Council.